Su Changhe wants to lead the Dark River into the light.
Su Muyu says, "Then I shall be your sword."
Wuyou says, "If Brother Yu is the sword, then I shall be your blade."
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Ye Xiaofan (Ye Dingzhi) first met Wuyou on a snowy day. Snow fell all around them. Her clothes were ragged, and he saved her after she stole something. Later, when they met again at a ruined temple, she was curled up, her hands and feet blackened with cold, clutching a puppy to her chest. Yet her eyes shone astonishingly bright. He heard himself ask, "Will you come with me?" Thus, Ye Xiaofan (Ye Dingzhi) gained his only disciple, and she received a name with a beautiful meaning.
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Su Changhe first met Wuyou on a rainy day. Rain poured down as she lay covered in wounds, barely breathing, her clothes stained red with blood, clutching a broken sword to her chest. Her frail hand tugged at his sleeve, and he heard her faint plea for help. Thus, one moment of kindness from an assassin gave Su Changhe a blade to wield, while she became the fearsome "Lady Wuchang" of the martial world.
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"Xie Wuyou, disciple of Ye Dingzhi, challenges Baili Dongjun, the lord of Snow Moon City, to a sword duel!"
"I want to use my blade to test the Chu Western Sword Song."
"As long as I am strong enough, I decide what is right and wrong. What in this world is there to fear? The path of I, Xie Wuyou, is the Way of Heaven!"
"The world says the Dark River is guilty of every crime, but I will break these chains. I will make the Dark River endure like the moon and rise like the sun!"
"Su Changhe, the Funeral Master, and Xie Wuyou, Lady Wuchang: we were made for each other."
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In the eyes of the world, Su Changhe is cold, devoid of honor, ruthless, and guided by self-interest above all. But in Wuyou's eyes, he is loyal, resourceful, dashing, and occasionally a little petulant. To Wuyou, this Su Changhe is the best, and will always be her first choice.
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This is the story of little Wuyou, disciple of Brother Yun (Ye Dingzhi), and Su Changhe. It is the story of how little Wuyou chooses Su Changhe, time and time again, without hesitation.
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Reader's guide:
1. This story is written purely for love of the subject, as fan fiction inspired by the novel and TV series, and is intended for fellow fans only.
2. The pairing is Su Changhe and Xie Wuyou, an original female protagonist. The story includes some original interpretations, so read with care.
3. Characters serve the story. Please do not conflate them with the actors.
4. I hope you enjoy reading. If it is not to your taste, please stop reading.
Theme: Beyond the other shore, there should be light, not endless night.
